A brief about The Event

Food is what makes Bengal happy. We are a state that thrives on our love for food. People in Bengal love to experiment with their plates and welcome all types of tastes and cuisines with open arms. The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCC&I), tracing its origin to 1833, proudly presented "The Rising Foodpreneurs - 2nd Edition", a platform to felicitate and recognize Startups and Entrepreneurs in the Food & Beverage industry. The aim of the initiative was to encourage dynamic, sustainable and forward thinking Foodpreneurs. This year the event felicitated some of the Iconic Foodpreneurs and Iconic Food Brands of Kolkata. The event also recognized Brands from the Food & Hospitality Sector 2021.

Felicitation list of Iconic Foodpreneurs & Brands from Food and Hospitality sector:

1. Mr. Anjan Chatterjee, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, Speciality Restaurants Ltd. – Legendary Icon

1. Trincas Restaurant, Kolkata – Iconic Eatery

1. K. C. Das Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata – Iconic Misti Brand

1. Astor Hotel, Kolkata – Iconic Hotel

1. Mr. Rajib Roy Choudhury, Senior General Manager, Vedic Village Spa resort, Kolkata – Icon in Brand Building

1. Mr. Kumar Shobhan, General Manager, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Kolkata – Dynamic General Manager 2021

1. Ms. Milee Banerjee, Corporate Public Relations Manager, The Stadel Hotel, Kolkata – Dynamic PR 2021

1. The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata – Iconic Eatery

1. Apni Roti - Philanthropic Cause

Recognition list of other Brands from Food and Hospitality sector:

1. Krazzy for Waffle - Notable Expansion 
2. Hanglaatherium - Next Gen Mughlai Cuisine
3. Green Café - Next Gen Pet Café
4. Sly Fox (LXRY Restaurants LLP) - Next Gen Fine Dining 
5. Refinery 091 - Next Gen Brunch
6. Five Mad Men - Next Gen Sports Pub
7. Aaheli (Peerless Hotels Ltd.) - Legendary Bengali Restaurant 
8. Et Set Mix - Next Gen Fusion Food
9. The Spirits - Popular Night Club
10. Zara's Kitchen - Redefining Thai Cuisine
11. Snacking Café - Next Gen Snacking Café 

The event is widely appreciated and recognized by the food and beverage industry.